Bleuler in place of Ox for Ospreys

Eben Etzebeth is back to lead a pretty strong team for the Ospreys. Interestingly Dian Bleuler replaces Ox Nche (ill this week) in the starting team. Siya Masuku will start at 10 this week with Jordan Hendrikse dropping out completely.

Bad news is that Grant Williams is still being troubled by his neck injury and will be out for at least another two to three weeks.

The Sharks just need a win to move to 57 log points which will guarantee their 4th place on the log. They will want to push for 5 log points as they have a very small chance to overtake one of Glasgow (59 – Benetton A, Leinster A) or the Bulls (58 – Cardiff H, Dragons H)

1. Dian Bleuler
2. Bongi Mbonambi
3. Vincent Koch
4. Eben Etzebeth (C)
5. Jason Jenkins
6. James Venter
7. Vincent Tshituka
8. Siya Kolisi
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Siya Masuku
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Andre Esterhuizen
13. Jurenzo Julius
14. Ethan Hooker
15. Aphelele Fassi

Replacements

16. Fez Mbatha
17. Ntuthuko Mchunu
18. Hanro Jacobs
19. Emmanuel Tshituka
20. Phepsi Buthelezi
21. Bradley Davids
22. Francois Venter
23. Yaw Penxe